Legal Articles

Published On: 26th June, 2024 Authored By: Suprabha Rani University Law College, Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribag Linkedin ABSTRACT As India, known as the ‘Mother of Democracy’, prepares for its upcoming elections, it is essential for citizens to actively engage in the democratic process. While the right to vote is a fundamental aspect of democracy, the […]

Published On: 22nd June, 2024 Authored By: Manya Verma C.S.J.M University Linkedin ABSTRACT While minors are considered as vulnerable individuals in need of protection and rehabilitation, there are alarming increase in heinous crimes like murder, rape, etc. committed by minors. The occurrence of such crimes by such minors puts a huge question mark on our

Published On: 22nd June, 2024 Authored By: Shreya Sharma ABSTRACT Decriminalization is strongly supported by India’s extensive use of cannabis products, its cultural past, current debate, and international examples. Since 1985, when the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act[1] was passed and the United Nations Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, went into effect,

Published On: 22nd June, 2024 Authored By: Suvrajeet Sahoo SOA NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LAW ABSTRACT- once the case has been decided or all appeals have been exhausted, the accused cannot be prosecuted or punished for the same offense twice because double jeopardy is a fundamental legal concept. The double jeopardy doctrine, a legal defense that

Published On: 20th June, 2024 Authored By: Subhechcha Mukherjee Shyambazar Law College Abstract The Indian Home Ministry has recently announced the introduction of three new criminal statutes: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita of 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita of 2023 (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam of 2023 (BSA), slated to replace outdated colonial-era